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End-to-end encrypted alternatives to LM Studio

The LM Studio listing does not describe it as end-to-end encrypted. 4 of the 87 other AI assistants in this directory are end-to-end encrypted, according to their own sites.

LM Studio has a free plan. Paid plans start at $20 per month (Bionic+, for cloud models). All of them are free or have a free plan.

4 tools · Listings checked up to Nov 13, 2026 · Where the facts come from

How each one differs from LM Studio

  1. Venice

    Privacy-focused AI app for chat, images and video across many models

    • Venice starts at $18 per month, or $180 per year (Pro). LM Studio starts at $20 per month (Bionic+, for cloud models).
    • Only Venice lists a web app.
    • Only Venice lists iOS and Android apps.
    • Only LM Studio lists macOS, Windows and Linux apps.
    Venice pricing and details

  2. Maple AI

    End-to-end encrypted AI chat that runs open models in enclaves

    • Maple AI starts at $20 per month (Pro). LM Studio starts at $20 per month (Bionic+, for cloud models).
    • Only Maple AI lists a web app.
    • Only Maple AI lists iOS and Android apps.
    • Maple AI is open source and end-to-end encrypted, according to its own site.
    Maple AI pricing and details

  3. Bearly

    Privacy-focused app for Claude, GPT, Gemini and Grok models

    • Bearly starts at $20 per month. LM Studio starts at $20 per month (Bionic+, for cloud models).
    • Only Bearly lists a web app.
    • Only Bearly lists an iOS app.
    • Only Bearly lists a browser extension.
    Bearly pricing and details

  4. Confer

    End-to-end encrypted AI assistant from the creator of Signal

    • Confer starts at $34.99 (Confer Membership, US App Store; billing period not shown). LM Studio starts at $20 per month (Bionic+, for cloud models).
    • Only Confer lists a web app.
    • Only Confer lists an iOS app.
    • Only LM Studio lists macOS, Windows and Linux apps.
    Confer pricing and details

Common questions

Is there an end-to-end encrypted alternative to LM Studio?

Yes. Venice, Maple AI, Bearly and Confer are end-to-end encrypted, according to their own sites.

Is LM Studio end-to-end encrypted?

The LM Studio listing does not describe it as end-to-end encrypted. The listing was checked on Oct 5, 2026 against the pages it cites.

When was this checked?

Each listing shows its own date. On this page they run from Oct 5, 2026 to Nov 13, 2026. Vendors change prices and plans without notice, so confirm on their site before you buy.

This page is built from the listings. A tool is here because its listing says so, and the order is how close each is to LM Studio: the alternatives its listing names first, then the tools that share the most features with it.